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Bukhara history,
architecture.
Bukhara is one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia.
Magoki Attoron, Lyabi Khauz, Synagogue and the
story of Bukhara Jews
The story about the first synagogue in Bukhara and Lyabi-Haus' construction.
Kosh-Madrasah (Abdullakhan Madrasah)asah)
In the same district with the Samanid mausoleum and Chashma-iy-Ayub, not far
from the park, stands one of the most attractive ensembles, Kosh-Madrasah
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah.
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah (1652) makes up an architectural ensemble with Ulugbek
Madrasah but is more luxurious in its decor.
Ancient rampart & Talipach gate.
The true subjects of curiosity in Bukhara are fortified walls and gates. A
section of the city wall with huge breaches in the brickwork constitutes a
unique monument of Uzbekistan's fortification architecture.
Ark citadel & Grand mosque.
In the northwestern section of the city rose the Ark - the palace fortress of
the bukharkhudats. Just opposite the corridor outlet into the Ark raises the
roofed gallery of the grand mosque.
Bakha ad-Din Nakshband Complex.
Bakha ad-Din is a ritual ensemble, built in the former centre of the dervishes'
Order Nahshbandiya.
Balyand Mosque
A fine example of a quarter centre is the Balyand Mosque in the western part of
the city, which was built at the beginning of the 16th century.
Bolo-khauz
Opposite the Ark is situated the Bolo-khauz complex of the 18th century which is
the only monument of the Registan that survived intact. The colorfully painted
gallery with the colonnade coupled with the minaret is reflected in the water of
the pond.
Saif ed-Din Bokharzi &
Buyan-Kuli-Khan Mausoleums.
In the suburbs of Fathabad, towards the east from the medieval urban node, there
are remnants of a once grandiose ritual ensemble, which was built around the
grave of a popular Sufi sheikh, poet and theologian Saif ed-Dm Bokharzi, who
lived in between 1190-1262.
Chashma-iy-Ayub (Job's well)
A double conical dome, which resting on a cylindrical drum above the well,
highlights the silhouette of the building.
Chor-Bakr.
The Chor-Bakr necropolis in Sumitan settlement of Bukhara district was formed
around the grave of Abu Bakr Sa'd - the descendant of the prophet and the
forefather of the Djuibar Sufi sheikhs. Sumitan settlement became the centre of
the dervishes' Order of Khodjagons, loyal towards the Khan's authority.
Chor-Minor
On an esplanade that is situated down the road a piece to north-east from
Labi-hauz, stands out an unusual monument Chor-Minor, which means, four minarets.
It is the only intact part of former large Madrasah built by a rich Turkmen,
Khalif Niyaz-kul.
Djuiboriy Kalon Madrasah.
Djuiboriy Kalon Madrasah.
Faizabad khana-gah.
In the outskirts of the old part of the city, to the northeast of Chor-Minor, is
located one of the most noble-looking monument in Bukhara - the Faizabad
khana-gah (dervishes' former hostel built in 1598-99).
Goziyon Madrasah.
Goziyon Madrasah.
Kalyan Minaret
Kalyan Minaret was an observation tower and during the Bukhara Emirate the place
for public executions.
Kalyan Mosque (Maedjid-i-kalyan)
Kalyan Mosque is equal with Bibi-Khonym Mosque of Samarkand in height.
Karakul gate
The true subjects of curiosity in Bukhara are fortified walls and gates. A
section of the city wall with huge breaches in the brickwork constitutes a
unique monument of Uzbekistan's fortification architecture.
Khalifa Khudoydod Complex.
Khalifa Khudoydod Complex.
Nadir Divan-Begi Khanaka.
The largest pond became the main element of another ensemble in the center of
Bukhara - Labi khauz, which means, at the pond. The ensemble
comprises three monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, Khanaka
in the west and Nadir divan-begi Madrasah in the east.
Khodja Gaukushan ensemble
Gaukushan means one who kills bulls. In the 16th century there was a
slaughter-house at that place.
Khodja Nasritdin
The ever smiling Khodja - most well known Sufi - riding on his bronze donkey.
Khodja Zain ad-Din Complex.
The Khodja Zain ad-Din complex, one of the pearls of Bukhara, is concealed
amidst of residential district.
Kukeldash Madrasah
Kukeldash Madrasah (1568-69) bordering the Lyabi-hauz is among the biggest (80 x
60 meters) and most monumental in Central Asia, with over 130 hujras as well as
a splendid example of 'white interior'.
Kuleta caravanserai
Western passage of Taq-i Telpaq Furushon opens to the street Mekhtar Ambar. The
first building on the right that adjoins to the wall of Taq-i Telpaq Furushon is
the ancient caravanserai Kuleta 16th century.
Kurpa Mosque
Western passage of Taq-i Telpaq Furushon opens to the street Mekhtar Ambar. A
little in front on the left, stands out the Kurpa Mosque in its unrenewed grace.
Lyabi Khauz
The largest pond became the main element of another ensemble in the center of
Bukhara - Labi khauz, which means, at the pond. The ensemble
comprises three monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, Khanaka
in the west and Nadir divan-begi Madrasah in the east.
Magak-i attari
Before first synagogue construction Jews, when they worshipped, shared with
Muslims the place in Magak-i attari Mosque.
Malik Sardoba.
The inhabitants of the settlement and Malik Rabat took water from the Malik
sardoba, a gigantic brick tank buried in the ground, and covered with an archaic
terraced dome.
Malik Steppe
Through millenniums the soil of the Malik Steppe still the same hot and dry.
Miri Arab Madrassah
The construction of Mir-i-Arab Madrasah is ascribed to Sheikh Abdullah Yamani of
Yemen, the spiritual mentor of early Shaybanids. In the construction of the
Madrasah he invested the wealth of Abdullah-khan (1512-1533).
Kosh-Madrasah (Modari-khan Madrasah)
Modari-khan Madrasah was put up by Abdullakhan II (Abdulla-khan) on his mother's
behalf.
Sitora-i-Mohi-Khosa.
Sitora-i-Mohi-Khosa Summer Palace, 19th century. Commissioned by Akhat Khan, the
Emir of Bukhara, a palace built in combination of European and oriental design
was conceived and built by the best masters who were partly trained in Russia.
Mullo Tursunjon Madrasah
Western passage of Taq-i Telpaq Furushon opens to the street Mekhtar Ambar.
Nearly at the end of this street on the right there is another unrepaired
brilliant, the Madrasah of Mullo Tursunjon.
Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
The largest pond became the main element of another ensemble in the center of
Bukhara - Labi khauz, which means, at the pond. The ensemble comprises three
monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, Khanaka in the west and
Nadir divan-begi Madrasah in the east.
Namazgokh
In the South of today's city, you find the Namazgokh mosque. Formerly situated
out of town, the mosque was designed for holiday worships twice a year.
Poi Kaiyan
Po-i-Kalyan or the foot of the Great is sited at the foot of the great minaret
Kalyan at the approach of the commercial street to the main crossroads of
Shahristan.
Rabat Malik
Not far from the road in the Malik Steppe, one can see the portal of the 12th
century, formerly leaded into the Rabat Malik - rabat means artisan's outskirts.
Saif ed-Din Bokharzi &
Buyan-Kuli-Khan Mausoleums.
In the suburbs of Fathabad, towards the east from the medieval urban node, there
are remnants of a once grandiose ritual ensemble, which was built around the
grave of a popular Sufi sheikh, poet and theologian Saif ed-Dm Bokharzi, who
lived in between 1190-1262.
Samanides' Mausoleum
The Samanid mausoleum (9th century) which was the family crypt of a local
dynasty that had established a state in Maverannahr practically non-dependent on
the caliphate.
Synagogue in Mahalla Kuhna
Synagogue in Mahalla Kuhna residential area was about more than 300 years old
when it was closed in 1940 by soviet authorities. In 1945 the Jewish population
addressed a request to the government, asking to reopen the synagogue; and now
it is still exist.
Talipach gate
The true subjects of curiosity in Bukhara are fortified walls and gates. A
section of the city wall with huge breaches in the brickwork constitutes a
unique monument of Uzbekistan's fortification architecture.
Tim Abdullakhan
A busy trade by-street, cramped with caravanserais and rows of stalls, led to
the south from Taq-i Zargaron. These structures did not survive the time. The
only one of them, that exists today, is the arcade Tim Abdullakhan.
Taq-i Sarrafon
The shroffs (money-changers) effected their usurious and currency transactions
under the shadow of Taq-i sarrafon.
Taq-i Telpaq Furushon
Five streets at different angles reached the building. Architects solved this
complex problem by making way for the street between six radially dispersing
pylons carrying a low cylindrical cupola with dodecahedral skylight.
Taq-i Zargaron
Taq-i Zargaron, the cupola of jewelers, was built on the site of ancient Chorsu
Bukhara, that was a magnificent building in its way.
Ulugbek Madrasah
Ulugbek Madrasah (1417). One of Central Asia's architectural highlights, built
by Ulugbek, sober and strictly proportioned.
The minaret in Vabkent.
The minaret in Vabkent is one of the most refined works of local architecture.
Voliday Abdullazizkhan Madrassah.
Voliday Abdullazizkhan Madrassah.
Zindan
Old prison to a southwest from the Ark
Bukhara Hotels:
Information, Location, Facilities, Prices, Reservation
This page presents all most significant hotels of Bukhara, without pathetic
element and overstatements. With the exception of one hotel, all other hotels
are private.
Akbar House Hotel
The intact interior of spacious guest room as well as other rooms still
witnesses to their Jewish background.
Bukhara Palace Hotel
The Hotel provides with a high standard of comfort and attentive service.
Caravan Hotel
The comfortable hotel in historical part of ancient Bukhara named Caravan is
known for its high level of services and exclusively favorable location.
Emir Hotel
Sleep in a newly-restored bukharian merchant's home from the late 1900's with
its decorated walls and handmade textiles.
Farkhad & Maya Hotel
The building of Farkhad & Maya hotel was built in 1875 by Sadullo-Khodja, who
was a wealthy Bukhara merchant.
Fatima & Ibragim
Hotel
The private hotel Fatima & Ibragim is located near Lyabi Hauz - one of most
famous tourist attraction of Bukhara.
Hovli Poyon Hotel
The legendary house which once belonged to Kushbegi (military chief) Urganchi is
located in the depth of the narrow twisty streets of old Bukhara near to Khodja
Gaukushan ensemble and Goziyon Madrasah.
Lyabi House Hotel
Find genuine hospitality, competence and convenience nearby Lyabi Khauz complex,
amidst a delightful environment of the old and charming part of Bukhara.
Matluba And Son
Hotel
The hotel is situated next door with 16th century Oybinoq Mosque, near Kukeldash
Madrasah of Laybi Khauz Complex.
Mekhtar Ambar Hotel
Mekhtar Ambar building is former 19-th century caravanserai, which gave the name
to the street where it is situated.
Mosque Baland Hotel
Ideally located amidst delightful natural surroundings of the old and charming
part of Bukhara, the private hotel Mosque Baland provides good accommodations at
reasonable prices.
Nasriddin Navruz
Hotel
Nasriddin Navruz B&B is located in historical Jewish residential area of Bukhara.
Hotel has a traditional Bukhara courtyard, which is one of the necessities of
life when you live in a heat.
Nazira & Azizbek
Hotel
Hotel Nazira & Azizbek is located at the center of location of most famous
Bukhara tourist attractions. It offers accommodation and a wide range of
hospitality and guests services at reasonable prices.
Nodirbek Hotel
Though Nodirbek is very new, many already mentioned this Hotel positively. The
Hotel is fitted up with all modern conveniences.
Olmos Hotel
The hotel Olmos is two-storied building made in Bukhara style. In the Hamman,
the oriental bath, one can lay on the hot marble stone, while skilled hands will
apply a professional herbal massage according to ancient medical recipes.
Rustam And Zuhra
Hotel
6 double rooms with two single beds / 1 room with one bed / shower / satellite
TV / air conditioning. Conference hall. Courtyard. Laundry. Fax, telephone and
Internet at the Reception.
Salom Inn
The location of the Inn is old Jewish quarter. It?s a fascinating medieval
architectural area. From here, travelers can easily explore the monuments,
museums, and historical sites in the heart of old Bukhara on foot.
Sasha&Son Hotel
The intact interior of spacious guest room as well as other rooms still
witnesses to their Jewish background.
Siyavush Hotel
Being actually built on the edge of Old town streets' web, Hotel Siyavush is
located in a quiet area where old quarters meet with New Bukhara. This location
gives advantage to those who live there.
Suhrob Barzu
Hotel
The private hotel Suhrob Barzu is located in the core of the Bukhara old town
alongside with Lyabi Hauz architectural ensemble.
Umed-96 Hotel
Umed-96 Hotel is situated in old mahallya (quarter neighborhood) around Balyand
Mosque.
Zargaron Hotel ***
Zargaron Hotel is located contiguously with Poi Kalyan ensemble. Zargaron hotel
is a modern hotel, which is made in architectural style congruous with
surrounding housing estates.
Bukhara Map
Map of Bukhara
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